we need the american people as donna pointed out. but look, some of these ideas were brought from both sides of the aisle. there's absolutely no reason for them to project out of hand and so far they haven't done so. at this point we're just going to push hard, hope for the best from the other side of the aisle. >> appreciate all three of you joining us tonight on the program. i must say that i think the president knocked it out of the park tonight. he had the right tone, said all the right things, hit all the right bases and challenged the republicans. but give it a few days. i don't think the republicans are going to do anything. their stated goal is to defeat this president. i hope this is the last olive branch, and i hope the president does go out on the road and take it to the people, run against this congress. i don't trust the republicans. congressman cleaver, ellison, edwards, thank you for being here tonight. we'll look at weather the president said what he needed to say to the workers of america. the president of the commun